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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593,938, 890,483.76 and 278,222.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593,938, 890,483.76 and 278,222.68 is: 417,135.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593,938 : 890,483.76 = 278,222.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593,938/890,483.76 = 278,222.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593,938x = 890,483.76 × 278,222.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593,938x = 247,752,778,203.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,752,778,203.68/593,938
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,135.76

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